9 Sound 6×9 Speakers To Crank Up Your Audio System In 2024

The Pioneer TS is a magnificent 6x9 speaker considering the very low price. It weighs 8.2 pounds and sits at 14.4 x 11.2 x 5.5 inches. The speakers come in a multilayer mica-matrix woofer that stays compact even at high volume and also helps to keep the distortion as low as possible. Inside, it’s fitted with a high-temperature voice coil and a rubber speaker surround that makes this system boom especially when connected to a small amplifier.

Features

• Power handling capabilities of 100 Watts RMS and 600 Watts at peak
• 4-way speakers covered in multilayer mica-matrix woofer with elastic polymer surround
• 1-inch lightweight diaphragm dome midrange
• 5/8-inch soft-dome tweeter with waveguide
• Two 3/8-inch PET dome super tweeters
• Frequency response range of between 27-37,000 Hz
• High sensitivity of +92 dB

The Pioneer TS sounds loud and crisp especially when connected to a light-weight amplifier that can push at least 60 Watts of RMS to each channel, preferably in a small enclosure. The mids and highs coming from this audio set are especially outstanding. We found the unit very easy to install as well. The screws in the package are a bit small though and you may need to get additional ones, a small inconvenience considering the price.

However, we found that the Pioneer TS has some trouble maintaining a distortion-free bass when the head unit’s volume goes above 90% when you are not using an amp.

The DB691 6×9 car speakers come set in a stainless steel basket. The set arrives with two bottom mount brackets, screws, and speed clips for installation. This elegant pair of 6x9 3-way component speakers weighs only 5-pounds and measures 8 x 14.5 x 4.8 inches.

The set is made from a mixture of materials including a silk-dome tweeter and mica cone woofer that maintains good sound quality at any volume. It also has rubber surround that adds to the bass response and improves the lifetime of the speaker. The Polk Audio is marine certified and can find many applications like a great car stereo system. The set does not offer much with regards to speaker mesh. The tweeters, however, have a nominal mesh around them.

Features

• Equipped with a polymer/mica composite cone with rubber surround
• Power handling of 125 Watts RMS per speaker with a peak of 600 Watts
• 4-Ohm impedance with +93 dB sensitivity
• Equipped with one 1-inch liquid-cooled silk-polymer composite dome tweeter and a neodymium magnet
• Durable butyl rubber surround that does well under extreme temperatures, sunlight, etc.

Since these are component speakers, you’ll realize their full potential after connecting it to an amplifier since the head unit alone will not provide enough power. We hooked this baby to a Pioneer DEH-P7200HD CD Receiver head unit and a Rockford Fosgate 300 Watt amplifier and the results were mind-blowing.

The bass is great, going very low before showing any hints of distortion even before being connected to the amplifier. When given the proper power, in our case around 110 Watts per channel, this system fully rocks! The 3-way speakers also come with two tweeters per speaker, hence making the mids and highs a lot crisper—almost as if you are in the front row of a concert.

As long as you get the tuning right, you can listen to all kinds of music. Podcasts, lectures, and other recordings are also clearly audible even in loud environments.

The JBL GTO938 car speakers are a pair of 3-way coaxial speakers that weigh 4.41 pounds and measure 10 x 9 x 10 inches. The speakers come in an all-black design that can suit most car interiors. You will find two bottom mount adapters, adhesive backed foam gasket strips, grilles, a 3mm Allen head bit, strips, and screws. The set includes a woofer, a midrange driver, and a tweeter. The woofer is made of titanium laminate cone which delivers a higher bass response. JBL’s Plus One Cone technology improves the cone’s surface which results in a deeper, more vibrant audio. The rubber surrounding the woofer also works to reduce the distortion in bass during high volume.

Features

• Power handling peak of 300 Watts each and an RMS of100 Watts per speaker
• High sensitivity at +94 dB
• Frequency response of 45-21,000 Hz
• Butyl rubber surround effectively reduces distortion.
• Silk dome tweeter and super-tweeter

The moment you upgrade your car speakers with the New JBL GTO 939 6x9 speakers, you’ll realize the amount of detail you’ve been missing in your music all along. Even without a dedicated bass port or an amplifier, these JBLs sound rich and crisp thanks to the outstanding highs and mids. It plays everything well, from dubstep, trance and house, to metal and hip-hop as long as you tune the equalizer properly. For a DIY project, the installation was totally simple after buying all the additional material you will need. However, to get the most out of these speakers, we recommend connecting an amp that can pump some more power and really bring out the bass.

The JBLGTO939 Premium comes as a set of speakers weighing 8-pounds and measuring 11.8 x 5.9 x 17.2 inches. It features a rather large carbon-injected Plus One cone which helps to clarify the bass by causing more air to vibrate. This system is coupled with some soft-dome tweeters that bear oversized coils allowing them to handle smooth highs without any fatigue. The coils make these speakers dissipate heat more efficiently. It also features high-quality cross-over components that deliver the right frequencies to the right speakers.

Features

• Carbon-injected Plus One cones
• High power handling at 200 Watts RMS and 300 Watts peak
• Soft-dome tweeters with oversized voice coils
• Low-impedance, three-ohm speakers
• Dedicated 12dB/octave, high-quality crossover components

The three-ohm speakers have low impedance at three ohms which compensates for the undersized wires common to many cars. The JBL Premium utilizes every watt your car stereo can offer to produce quality sound with incredible depth and realism. The highs are crisp and not fatiguing while the mid-range is natural and easy on the ear.

For a speaker of its size, the bass is huge and if you don’t like attracting unfavorable attention, you might have to tone it down. The total power input per speaker is 200 Watts RMS and 300 Watts peak, which is enough to push the speakers smoothly.

At really high volumes, however, you might start to lose some clarity since the mids tend to get too high even after adjusting the high pass filters on the amplifier and the head unit. Also, we found that installing the grills was not easy and you might need help to make some modifications for the set to fit. Lastly, we thought the plastic support arms that provide structural support for the speaker looks like it could break if it takes enough hits. So be sure to install it in a compact position.

The JL Audio C2-690tx is an elegant pair of 6x9 speakers weighing 9.8-pounds with the top side made of a mixture of mesh and plastic grille. It also features subtle silver highlights that make the system look elegant and fit right in your car’s décor. The set is not the most powerful in the market, however, it can comfortably handle 70 Watts of power with a peak of 124 Watts on each channel. The woofers have a polypropylene cone body surrounded by polyether foam that houses a 32mm voice coil. It comes with a set of two 19mm tweeters. All the components use large neodymium magnets which kick a strong punch while taking very little space.

Features

• Ferrofluid cooled and damped tweeters
• Polypropylene cone body
• 4-ohm impedance which delivers a frequency response of 53-22000 Hz
• Power handling of 70 Watts RMS with a peak of 125 Watts for each speaker

JL Audio C2 is a great option for anyone who appreciates high sound quality but is operating on a budget. After the easy installation of the two speakers in a 2001 Single Cab Dodge 1500, they sounded incredible even without any amplification. The strong bass and quality mid-range ensure really clean sounds from the speakers, perfect for classical and jazz music. In case you need the speakers to do more, you can connect them to an amplifier at the correct ratings and see just how much more this set can do for you.

The only issue is the huge number of fakes in existence out there. We made a visit to a local shop to listen to an authentic versus a fake JL Audio C2 and the difference is staggering. To avoid this, only buy from authorized dealers and check for the UPC codes and serial numbers before accepting your system.

The Alpine SPR comes in a new design style weighing only 2-pounds and measuring 8.7 x 3.9 x 7.1 inches. Expect to find two speakers, two grilles, two mounting brackets, and other mounting hardware such as screws, etc. As other speakers in the R series, Alpine designed the SPR to get loud even in high volume atmospheres. The multi-layer woofer provides a rigid sound and strong bass response. The tweeters are also great at high and mid-range frequencies thanks to the small yet powerful neodymium magnets installed in them.

Features

• Power handling at 100 Watts RMS per speaker with a peak of 300 Watts
• New style grille and mounting brackets that are easier to install
• Multi-Layer hybrid fiber cone with Santoprene® rubber surround
• Top Mount depth of 2-7/8 inches
• 1-inch swiveling silk dome tweeter
• Frequency range of 60-29,000 Hz
• +90 dB sensitivity

With the Alpine SPR, you really get what you pay for. Even though they do not pump much bass, these speakers give you enough to keep up with the strong highs and mid-range frequencies coming from the tweeters. It has a rather small depth which makes it easy to fit in small spaces and make for a great improvement for any factory-installed speakers. It is easy to install and goes easy in your pocket.

The Infinity Kappa is a 6x9 speaker weighing 11.05-pounds and measuring 3.19-inches deep. The basket is made of impregnated plastic which raises some questions about its longevity. However, everything including the chrome inserts and modern interiors looks great and compact, and the accompanying assortments make it really easy to install in most car doors or rear panels.

Some of the features we found great in these speakers include:

Features

• 6" x 9"coaxial 3-way car speakers
• High power handling capabilities with a peak of 330 Watts for each speaker and an RMS of 110 Watts
• Carbon injected glass fiber cone material
• Plus One cone design technology that offers more cone area compared to other speakers in the same class

These speakers deliver a powerful bass and articulate highs even when you crank it up, thanks to the high power handling capabilities at 220 Watts RMS. You will definitely notice the crisp sound, especially during the highs. The mid-bass also works pretty well even without any enclosures.

In most coaxial 6x9 speakers, the built-in crossovers are normally of bad quality compared to a standard component setup. However, with the Infinix Kappa, we could barely tell the difference. It also has a high sensitivity, a common feature in the Kappa Series which makes it a great alternative when upgrading your factory-installed speakers.

The CT Sounds Meso closes our list of the 6x9 speakers available in the market right now. It weighs 12.65-pounds with a moderate depth of 4.8 inches meaning it won’t fit in all cars. They come in a set of two set in an aluminum basket together with push terminals. The build screams of quality with 25mm silk dome tweeters that produce high-quality sounds at high frequencies.

Features

• 4-ohm speakers with 50 Watts RMS and 100 Watts peak
• +86dB sensitivity
• 19mm silk dome tweeters
• 4-inch voice coil per speaker
• Frequency range of 50 Hz to 20 kHz

The CT Sounds Meso sounds decent and looks amazing especially for what it costs. After running them on a daily basis at more than 80% of the head unit’s output, the speakers did not show any distortion at all from the bass. The highs are crisp and the mids articulate. We noticed that the set even comes with a push terminal speaker connection for easy installation. This is common in subwoofers, but very rare in a speaker, so with the CT Sounds, you can forget about spade terminals.

The tweeters were, however, a little too bright and we had to set them at -3db which helped a lot. Past 80%, the mids, and highs start becoming muted and poorly reproduced and some distortion may start in the bass. To get the most out of these components, look for a small amplifier that can push at least 50 Watts per channel and you will be good. Also, the posted RMS wattage is listed as 100W. But on the product, it clearly states 50W RMS and 100W peak.